Yuzuya Honten Yuzushu (Saika no Yuzushu style)

Heiwa Shuzo Tsuru-Ume Yuzu · Wakayama (Kainan)
Alcohol Yuzushu Alcohol Growing export

Heiwa Shuzo's Tsuru-Ume line includes a highly regarded yuzu liqueur made with whole Wakayama yuzu, alongside its KID sake and ume liqueurs. The intense, fresh citrus character has won fans among Western bartenders. Wakayama citrus and plum provenance give it authenticity. The brewery is export-active across the US, UK and Asia.

The supplierHeiwa Shuzo in Kainan, Wakayama, founded 1928, produces KID sake plus the Tsuru-Ume yuzu and ume liqueurs using local Wakayama fruit, with growing export distribution.
Why it sells abroadWhole-fruit Wakayama yuzu liqueur; bartender favorite

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified. Organic-JAS: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. (confirmed) Maker Heiwa Shuzo (est. 1928, Kainan, Wakayama) works directly with local ume/yuzu farmers; Tsuru-ume citrus range is exported. Liqueur-production licensing assumed; no dietary/food-safety cert found.
Pack formats500ml and 720ml bottles (draft retained)
Shelf life12-18 months unopened (draft retained)
StorageCool, dark place; refrigerate after opening
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 case
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-small
Container loadTypical: LCL/mixed FCL
PricingPremium
OEM / private labelPossible (account-driven); not publicly confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQSpecialty/craft importers; MOQ by case
Key exporters & distributorsHeiwa Shuzo export, Specialty importers
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA (liqueur) + state; EU excise; bilingual/English labeling with ABV, sugar and citrus allergen disclosure.
Market demandGrowing in craft cocktail channel
How to source itHeiwa Shuzo -> Nishikidori (EU) and US importers (Umami Mart / Tippsy / True Sake) -> specialty retail
Verified sourceshttps://www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/32-heiwa-shuzo; https://www.blackmarketsake.com/heiwa-shuzo
MakerHeiwa Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginWakayama (Kainan)
CategoryAlcohol / Yuzushu
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +4 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.70
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.